sl sl
winget install --id=ScaryRawr.SL -e Prints a steam locomotive if you type sl instead of ls
sl is a command-line utility designed to replace the standard 'ls' command with an engaging steam locomotive animation. When you type 'sl', it displays a moving train across your terminal window, providing a fun alternative to the usual file listing.
Key Features:
- Accident Mode (-a): Simulates an accident scenario where people cry for help.
- Fly Mode (-F): Makes the train fly like the Galaxy Express 999.
- Custom Train Types (-c): Allows selection of different locomotive designs, such as C51 instead of D51.
- Piping Support: Enables integration with other commands to display messages on the train cars.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for developers and terminal users who frequently mistype 'ls' as 'sl'. It transforms an accidental typo into a delightful experience, enhancing productivity by turning potential frustration into entertainment. Additionally, it supports embedding in web pages, allowing creative use beyond the command line.
Installable via winget on Windows, this tool adds a playful touch to your workflow without compromising functionality.
README
SL(1): Cure your bad habit of mistyping
SL (Steam Locomotive) runs across your terminal when you type "sl" as you meant to type "ls". It's just a joke command.
Copyright 1993,1998,2014 Toyoda Masashi ()
Usage
Usage: sl [OPTIONS]
Options:
-a, --accident An accident is occurring. People cry for help. Lists all files
-l, --logo Little version
-F, --fly It flies like the galaxy express 999
-c, --c51 C51 appears instead of D51
-f, --files Disables listing files and directories
-h, --help Print help
-V, --version Print version
Piping
SL supports piping contents into it for printing things to the train car.
echo "Hello\nworld!" | sl
You can also pipe long/slow (only so slow though, if the train finishes before it gets a new line things are boring) running processes into it:
# Print package names as they are built as train cars!
cargo build 2>&1 | awk -F' ' '/Compiling/ {print $2}' | sl
Embed
You can embed the SL terminal in your own pages using query parameters:
https://scaryrawr.github.io/sl/#embed?accident=true&fly=false&smoke=true&trainType=d51&messages=["hello","world"]
Supported query parameters:
accident: true or falsefly: true or falsesmoke: true or falsetrainType: d51, c51, or logomessages: URL encoded JSON array of messages
Installation
macOS and x64 Linux
Using homebrew:
brew install scaryrawr/formulae/sl
Fedora Linux
Using copr:
sudo dnf copr enable scaryrawr/sl
sudo dnf install sl
Windows
Download the latest release or using winget (winget may be a few versions behind):
winget install scaryrawr.sl
# Override sl alias which was (Set-Location)
echo 'Set-Alias -Name sl -Value "C:\Program Files\sl\bin\sl.exe" -Force' >> $profile
Set-Alias -Name sl -Value "C:\Program Files\sl\bin\sl.exe" -Force
Using cargo:
cargo install --git https://github.com/scaryrawr/sl